I have read thread after thread, watched YouTube videos, scoured the web looking at all the various options. Can anyone please confirm that these parts would be good to go for a 2018 F53 chassis on the 32DS?

I can only speak to your #2. I have a 2015 30DS. I had an alignment done almost immediately. I did the cheap handling fix on the front and back axles also. The CHF alone was one of the best suspension improvements I've made to the chassis. In addition, I also added a Roadmaster steering stabilizer and Koni Frequency Selective Dampner shock absorbers all around. Those suspension improvements finished my suspension improvements. The coach has been a pleasure to drive since.

I have read thread after thread, watched YouTube videos, scoured the web looking at all the various options. Can anyone please confirm that these parts would be good to go for a 2018 F53 chassis on the 32DS?

I have read numerous threads regarding suspension and I get thoroughly confused. if the CHF is the way to go for better handling, why is it not performed at factory. I have been thinking of sumo springs for my 32DS, and installing steering stabilizer. I am sure that with all the intelligent members on this forum there could a conscience on the way to improve handling and ride. I am not being a smart _ _ _, just like to know the way to proceed before I spend lots of money on suspension upgrades.

I have read numerous threads regarding suspension and I get thoroughly confused. if the CHF is the way to go for better handling, why is it not performed at factory. I have been thinking of sumo springs for my 32DS, and installing steering stabilizer. I am sure that with all the intelligent members on this forum there could a conscience on the way to improve handling and ride. I am not being a smart _ _ _, just like to know the way to proceed before I spend lots of money on suspension upgrades.

I knew I would need a steering stabilizer and had the dealer install mine. It was installed a week after I took delivery. I drove my FR3 about 200 miles without the Blue Ox TruCenter. I have now driven over 7,000 miles with the TruCenter. When I have a cross wind, I am able to recenter the steering with a push of the button. It was like hitting the cruise button. When a Big Rig passes in the opposite direction, the wiper blades will shake, but the FR3 does not even sway. I am glad I installed it.

CHF is a suspension adjustment on the Ford F53. I have a dip in the road to our subdivision that would cause a sway whenever I drove over it. After the CHF, the same dip didn't sway the FR3.

On my last Class C, I installed Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. It helped to stiffen the suspension. It cut down on the sway but you could feel every bump in the road. My wife did not like the ride.

My FR3 28DS F53 suspension is designed for 18,000 lb. If I am not go over the 18,000 lb, I do not need helper springs. I want a smoother ride. I keep my tires at the recommended 82 PSI. My wife enjoys the smooth ride.

I have read thread after thread, watched YouTube videos, scoured the web looking at all the various options. Can anyone please confirm that these parts would be good to go for a 2018 F53 chassis on the 32DS?

#1 Are you sure you have a 2018 chassis? It would mean your rig is a 2019 as the chassis is usually a year old after house is installed meaning if you have a 2018 the chassis is likely a 2017.

#3 e-trailer.com would be a good place to check proper fit for sumo springs, they usually fit going by GVWR which in your case is probably 18000 lb?.

OK to use those together, sounds like the right fit as I do remember the numbers from doing mine. Again, e-trailer very helpful and if you ask them a question they answer very quickly. Don't know if they handle BlueOx tru center.

#1 Are you sure you have a 2018 chassis? It would mean your rig is a 2019 as the chassis is usually a year old after house is installed meaning if you have a 2018 the chassis is likely a 2017.

#3 e-trailer.com would be a good place to check proper fit for sumo springs, they usually fit going by GVWR which in your case is probably 18000 lb?.

OK to use those together, sounds like the right fit as I do remember the numbers from doing mine. Again, e-trailer very helpful and if you ask them a question they answer very quickly. Don't know if they handle BlueOx tru center.

E-trailer does handle Blue Ox tru center and it does appear there is no difference between 2017 and 2018. They have three different model to choose from.

I knew I would need a steering stabilizer and had the dealer install mine. It was installed a week after I took delivery. I drove my FR3 about 200 miles without the Blue Ox TruCenter. I have now driven over 7,000 miles with the TruCenter. When I have a cross wind, I am able to recenter the steering with a push of the button. It was like hitting the cruise button. When a Big Rig passes in the opposite direction, the wiper blades will shake, but the FR3 does not even sway. I am glad I installed it.

CHF is a suspension adjustment on the Ford F53. I have a dip in the road to our subdivision that would cause a sway whenever I drove over it. After the CHF, the same dip didn't sway the FR3.

On my last Class C, I installed Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs. It helped to stiffen the suspension. It cut down on the sway but you could feel every bump in the road. My wife did not like the ride.

My FR3 28DS F53 suspension is designed for 18,000 lb. If I am not go over the 18,000 lb, I do not need helper springs. I want a smoother ride. I keep my tires at the recommended 82 PSI. My wife enjoys the smooth ride.

Just my two cents. Life is good when my wife is happy.

I weighed my rig when loaded and found I was below Max axle weight. I did the calculations for pounds for PSI and can actually lower my tire air pressure to about 75 PSI front and 78 PSI rear, but I decided to keep it at 80 PSI just because. Also installed steering stabilizer, not Tru center but what a difference it made.

As far as the Sumo springs, I contacted etrailer and they got right back to me on what I needed. Just give them the make/model/size/weight of your FR3. My 28DS came back with the SSF-170-40-2 for the fronts and the SSR-187-40-1 for the rears.

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I have read thread after thread, watched YouTube videos, scoured the web looking at all the various options. Can anyone please confirm that these parts would be good to go for a 2018 F53 chassis on the 32DS?